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Finding the Best Physics and Astronomy School for You

Physics and Astronomy is the #299 most popular major in the country with 23 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 1 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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Check out the physics and astronomy programs at this school if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Best Physics and Astronomy School

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the best school in the United States for physics and astronomy students. UK is a very large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

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One of 8 majors within the area of study, physics and astronomy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 5,005
Physics 3,727
Geological & Earth Sciences 2,491
Materials Sciences 448
Astronomy & Astrophysics 371

Notes and References

*These values are for the top school only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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